National Collection Week
Nov. 13-20 Goal for FBC Oxford: 1000 shoeboxes
Dedication Sunday Nov. 12
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he MessengerNOVEMBER 2017Vol. 59 No. 11
While many would look at the red and green box and just see a shoebox, Beth and Sarah McCullen see a life-changing gift. This dynamic mother-daughter duo has been volunteering with Operation Christmas Child for three years. What was once primarily an AWANA activity, has transformed into a church-wide effort resulting in over 700 boxes last year! “Understanding that each box is a gospel opportunity is what fuels my passion for OCC each year,” said Beth. “What I love about encouraging people to pack is that it’s an opportunity to share the gospel on this side of the shoebox,” said Sarah. She has recruited sororities, fraternities, clubs, and teams on the Ole Miss campus to participate. “When you get to explain to someone why it's so much more than just a ‘Christmas present,’ that’s a chance to share Jesus with the packer,” Sarah said. The passion the McCullen Girls have for this mission effort is impacting lives on both sides of the shoebox, and is just one more thing to love about First.
Read the full article at gotofirst.org/more
More to LOVE about First by Brooke Hutson Gibson
NOVEMBER 1 5 p.m. Fellowship Meal 5:30 p.m. AWANA 6 p.m. Rev.o.lu.tion Worship for Youth 6 p.m. Adult Bible Study 6 p.m. Explorers Bible Study 6 p.m. ESL Class 6 p.m. Choir Rehearsal 7:15 p.m. Band RehearsalNOVEMBER 2 4 p.m. Grief Share
NOVEMBER 36 p.m. Parents’ Night Out (Registration required)
NOVEMBER 4Daylight Saving Time ends: Fall back 1 hourNOVEMBER 5 8:30 a.m. Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Bible Study classes 11 a.m. Worship Service 4 p.m. Children’s Bible Drill 4:30 p.m. Youth Choir 5 p.m. Children's Choir 5 p.m. Evening WorshipNOVEMBER 7 11 a.m. XYZ Program & Luncheon Noon Prayer MeetingNOVEMBER 8 5 p.m. Fellowship Meal 5:30 p.m. AWANA: Prayer Warrior Night 6 p.m. Rev.o.lu.tion Worship for Youth 6 p.m. Adult Bible Study 6 p.m. Explorers Bible Study 6 p.m. ESL Class 6 p.m. Choir Rehearsal 7:15 p.m. Band RehearsalNOVEMBER 9 4 p.m. Grief ShareNOVEMBER 12 8:30 a.m. Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Bible Study classes 11 a.m. Worship Service 4 p.m. Children’s Bible Drill 4:30 p.m. Youth Choir 5 p.m. Children's Choir 5 p.m. Evening Worship 5:45 p.m. Church-wide Potluck Meal
NOVEMBER 13 5:30 p.m. OutreachNOVEMBER 14 Noon Prayer MeetingNOVEMBER 15 5 p.m. Fellowship Thanksgiving Meal 5:30 p.m. AWANA 6 p.m. Rev.o.lu.tion Worship for Youth 6 p.m. Annual Church Conference 6 p.m. Adult Bible Study 6 p.m. Explorers Bible Study 6 p.m. ESL Class 6 p.m. Choir Rehearsal 7:15 p.m. Band Rehearsal
NOVEMBER 164 p.m. Grief ShareNOVEMBER 198:30 a.m. Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Bible Study classes 11 a.m. Worship Service 4 p.m. Children’s Bible Drill 4:30 p.m. Youth Choir 5 p.m. Children's Choir 5 p.m. Evening WorshipNOVEMBER 21 Noon Prayer Meeting
NOVEMBER 23-24 ThanksgivingChurch office closed
NOVEMBER 26 8:30 a.m. Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Bible Study classes 11 a.m. Worship Service No evening activities
November Check out featured events at www.gotofirst.org
Annual Church Conference Nov. 15 at 6 p.m. in the Fellowship
Hall to present and vote on the 2018 church budget.
Church-wide Potluck SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12
beginning at 5:45 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Bring your potluck item to the kitchen before the start of worship at 5 p.m.
Our FamilySunday school attendanceOctober 1 - 492 October 15 - 555 October 8 - 474 October 22 - 430 Budget October 1-22, 2017Budget $136,807.16 Building $5,656.83 Designated $15,752.01 Total $158,216.00 Disaster Relief Fund to date $22,330.00
November Deacons of the WeekOct. 29- Jamie Hopson, Kevin Howell, Nov. 4 Martin LockeNov. 5-11 Matt Moore, Bill Rose, Steven RussellNov. 12-18 Mike Tomes, Jeff Busby, David ErhartNov. 19-25 Michael Ferris, Paxton Little, Michael Meurrier Nov. 26- Ryan Overall, Jason Simon, Dec. 2 Brodie Burns New Members in OctoberNusce Hall, Ansley Myers (Student Watch Care), Madeline Stanteen (Student Watch Care). Our Sympathy To Tatum and Hugh Brown & family in the loss of their mother, Mrs. Paula Brown.To Carolyn Carter and Bill Elliott & family in the loss of their mother, Mrs. Lake McLarty Elliott.To Mrs. Pat Gay & family in the loss of her daughter, Lynn Conlee.To Mr. John Davis & family in the loss of his father, Mr. Jim Davis.To Mrs. Candy Mize & family in the loss of her father, Mr. John Louis Brown.
NOVEMBER 28 Noon Prayer MeetingNOVEMBER 29 5 p.m. Fellowship Meal 5:30 p.m. AWANA 6 p.m. Rev.o.lu.tion Worship for Youth 6 p.m. Adult Bible Study 6 p.m. Explorers Bible Study 6 p.m. ESL Class 6 p.m. Choir Rehearsal 7:15 p.m. Band Rehearsal
National Goal: $160 million FBC Oxford Goal: $90,000
Men's Class: 7 Men and the Secret of Their Greatness: A Study in CharacterFacilitators: Matt Moore and Jeff Jones* Book: 7 Men and the Secret of Their
Greatness, by Eric Metaxas
Women's Class: 7 Women and the Secret of Their Greatness: A Study
in CharacterFacilitators: Gaye Flynt
and Brooke Gibson* Book: 7 Women and the Secret
of Their Greatness, by Eric Metaxas
Couple's Class: Kingdom Marriage: God's Designed Purpose and
Pleasure for CouplesFacilitators: Steven and Pene Russell
* Book: Kingdom Marriage and/or Kingdom Marriage Participant's Guide
by Tony Evans
Group Class: Mission 101: Understand-ing Our Place in the Great Commission
Facilitator: Jeff HolemanBook: Bible
Theology Class: Doctrine of God: Who He Is, What He Does, & How
We Know HimFacilitator: Timothy Gibson
Book: Bible
*Order book and/or a participant’s guide on your own prior to the study.
SPRING 2018Classes begin Jan. 14
PRESCHOOL & CHILDREN'S NEWS
S AV E T H E D AT E !
Christmas PartiesDecember 3 • 3:30-5 p.m.Preschool in the Fellowship Hall
Children in the Christian Life Center
YOUTH NEWSAll Student Ministry Activities outside of Lafayette County require a 2017 Medical Form in order to participate. This includes all guests.
Youth OCC Shoebox Packing Party Sunday, November 5 at 6 p.m. in the CLC
THE BIG 7 TRIP. June 11-13. For youth entering and finishing 7th grade. We’ll be returning to St. Louis for Six Flags, Cardinal Base-ball, and more. Cost is $110 per student (Add $75 if you did not help park cars). Cost is $55 per parent. Payment is due on March 1, 2018.
BEACH CAMP 2018. June 24-29. Panama City Beach, FL. For all youth finishing 6th to 12th grade. Cost is $175 (Add $125 if you did not help park cars). Payment is due on March 1, 2018.
MISSION TRIP TO OAXACA, MEXICO. July 2-10. For grades 9 to 12. Those under age 16 must have par-ent with them. Cost is $450 per person and includes all. (Add $450 in you did not help park cars.) Trip will include teaching English and a Sports Camp. $100 deposit is due on January 5. Balance is due on March 31, 2018.
Super Summer 2018. Leadership Training for students finishing grades 8 to 12. Cost is $75 per student. Interviews are November 5.
Register by Nov. 9 at gotofirst.org!
Grades 1-6
For November, we will be collecting pop top chicken noodle
or veggie soup Donation box in the Atrium.
WOMEN’S MINISTRY [email protected]
~Save the Date~
Ladies’ Christmas TeaDecember 2
10 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall • Catered by Sweet T’s Bakery Tickets on sale Sundays in the atrium and weekdays in the church office.
Operation Christmas Child Service ProjectYou do NOT have to attend a packing party to donate. Drop-off in atrium November 5.
Packing PartiesNov. 6 at 6 p.m. - boys boxes at Kay Hightower's home
Nov. 9 at 6 p.m. - girls boxes
at Lona Waller's home
Monthly Book Club Email [email protected] for more info. November book: Same Kind of Different As Me by Ron Hall & Denver Moore
Christmas Caroling kids welcomeDec. 7 at 10 a.m. at Graceland and the VA
Dec. 11 at 6:30 p.m. at Graceland and the VA
Women’s Ministry Prayer Team FormingThe FBC Women’s Ministry is looking for prayer warriors who would like to join some strategic prayer groups. We’re still working on the details of times and dates, but if you would like to know more, please email [email protected] to be added to our list. Groups will begin meeting in the New Year.
XYZ Senior Adult Program and LuncheonTuesday, November 7 at 11 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall
Jeff Holeman and others from FBC will give first-hand accounts of their mission trips to Oaxaca, Mexico in recent months.
A delicious meal will be provided. Invite a friend and join us.
Library & Media CenterOpen Sundays 9:30-11 a.m.and Wednesdays 5-7 p.m.
Check out our Thanksgiving book display.
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